How many access points can the Aruba 7008 JX928A manage?

According to its category description, the Aruba 7008 JX928A is a 16 AP controller. This means it is intended to manage up to 16 wireless access points within an Aruba 7000 Series deployment, making it suitable for branch offices, remote sites, or smaller campus edge environments with moderate AP counts.

What is the client capacity of the Aruba 7008 JX928A controller?

: "The controller is categorized as a 16 AP and 1K client controller, indicating support for approximately 1,000 wireless clients. This client capacity helps IT teams plan user density and determine how many controllers are required to support expected device counts at a given site.

What Ethernet and PoE capabilities does the Aruba 7008 JX928A provide?

The Aruba 7008 JX928A is described as an 8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T mobility controller. This indicates that it offers eight copper Ethernet ports capable of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps speeds and supports PoE+ with a total 100W power budget to power compatible connected devices.

Is the Aruba 7008 JX928A suitable for enterprise use?

Yes, the product level is identified as enterprise, and it is categorized within the Aruba 7000 Series Mobility Controller family. With 8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity and support for 16 APs and 1K clients, it aligns with typical requirements for enterprise branch or campus edge wireless control.

JX928A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JX928A 8-port 100W PoE+ controller

Name: HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JX928A 8-port 100W PoE+ controller
Brand: HPE
SKU: JX928A
Price: 1608 USD
Availability: InStock

JX928A - HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JX928A 8-port 100W PoE+ controller | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Hewlett Packard Enterprise Aruba 7008 (US) mobility controller, SKU JX928A, is part of the Aruba 7000 Series Mobility Controller family, positioned for enterprise deployments that require centralized wireless management. It is categorized as an 8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T, 16 AP and 1K client controller, aligning with branch and campus edge environments where access point and client scalability are key. As a mobility controller, it is designed to manage wireless access for up to 16 access points and approximately 1,000 clients, supporting Ethernet connectivity through its 8 PoE+ ports. These power sourcing capabilities allow the controller to supply power to connected PoE-capable network devices while providing data connectivity. The Aruba 7008 integrates into the broader Aruba 7000 Series architecture, offering a consistent platform approach across branch and remote sites where structured control of APs and client sessions is required.

Aruba 7000 Series mobility controller platform
8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T connectivity
Supports management of up to 16 access points
Designed for approximately 1K wireless clients
Aruba 7008 (US) enterprise-focused controller
SKU JX928A for precise procurement identification

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	JX928A
Brand	HPE
Condition	Refurbished
Model	Aruba 7008 (US)
Series	7008
Part Class	Enterprise branch mobility controller
AP Capacity	16 access points
Form Factor	Desktop, compact fanless branch platform
Product Line	Aruba 7000 Series
Product Type	Wireless mobility controller
VPN Services	Manages IPSec VPN connections and encryption services

Best for

Branch sites
Suitable for branches that need centralized control of up to 16 access points and around 1,000 clients using an 8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T controller.
Remote offices
Fits remote offices that require a compact mobility controller with 8-port 100W PoE+ connectivity and support for 16 APs and 1K clients within the Aruba 7000 Series.
Campus edge
Useful at campus edge locations where an 8-port 100W PoE+ controller can manage up to 16 APs and 1K clients as part of a wider Aruba 7000 Series deployment.
Multi-AP environments
Designed for environments that plan up to 16 access points and approximately 1,000 clients, leveraging the integrated 8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T capabilities.
Converged wired and wireless access
Appropriate where wired Ethernet via 8-port 100W PoE+ 10/100/1000BASE-T needs to be combined with wireless management for 16 APs and 1K clients.

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Concurrent Users	4096 concurrent users

Maximum Supported APs	16 APs

Authentication Methods	Supports centralized authentication for wireless devices

IPv4 and IPv6 Services	Supports IPv4 and IPv6 services on the controller

Policy Enforcement Firewall	Aruba Policy Enforcement Firewall with AppRF technology

Maximum Throughput (Overall)	Up to 8 Gbps of maximum throughput
Stateful Firewall Throughput	8 Gbps

Maximum Power Consumption	100 W maximum power consumption

Networking Ports & Interfaces

PoE Type	IEEE 802.3af PoE and IEEE 802.3at PoE+ on integrated ports
Ethernet Ports	8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports
LAN Ports Type	10/100/1000BASE‑T Ethernet
PoE Capability	8 PoE+ ports, total 100 W PoE+ budget
PoE Power Budget	100 W PoE+ power budget
WAN Uplink Support	Supports multiple WAN uplinks in addition to LAN ports
Integrated WAN Uplinks	Multiple WAN uplinks supported
Wi-Fi Standard Support	Supports deployments with 802.11ax (Wi‑Fi 6) access points, enhanced with ClientMatch
Integrated Switch Ports	8 integrated PoE and PoE+ switch ports
Management Interface Protocols	Supports centralized management and forwarding services for branch networks
OFDMA Support (with Wi-Fi 6 APs)	Supports OFDMA as part of 802.11ax enhanced capabilities
MU-MIMO Support (with Wi-Fi 6 APs)	Supports bidirectional MU‑MIMO with 802.11ax access points
1024-QAM Support (with Wi-Fi 6 APs)	Supports 1024‑QAM modulation as part of 802.11ax features
Wireless Device Management Capacity	Supports management for thousands of wireless devices in 7XXX family
Power over Ethernet Budget Utilization	PoE+ capability integrated within 100 W power subsystem

HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise JX928A 8-port 100W PoE+ controller